Allina Health Spiritual Care, North Region Manager
ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC)
Joel, a native Minnesotan, completed his undergraduate studies at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) and earned a Master of Divinity from Bethel Seminary (St. Paul), with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a Spiritual Care and Pastoral Education Manager for Allina Health.
Joel has served as a chaplain and leader in a variety of settings, including pediatric hospice/palliative care, trauma one, long-term care, community hospital, and medical centers. Joel is an ACPE Certified Educator Candidate (CEC). He is ordained in the Covenant Church and completed a Ph.D. in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Luther Seminary (St. Paul).
Professional Interests: practical theology, spirituality, grief, leadership and clinical ethics.
Personal interests: family, outdoors, running, cycling.